BEL AIRE DINER in Old Astoria Hallets Point
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026
📍 31-91 21 STREET, Queens, NY 11106 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Bel Aire Diner in Astoria currently holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022, and across 10 inspections over that period has received 1 Grade C result, indicating inconsistent compliance with health standards.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
BEL AIRE DINER in Old Astoria Hallets Point: Emergency Closures (2)
BEL AIRE DINER in Old Astoria Hallets Point: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Mar 31, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 68
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
GRADE A
Dec 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not ...
Jun 24, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or no...
GRADE C
Feb 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 37
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Feb 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contac...
GRADE P
Oct 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 18
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unaccep...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 89
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand...
🚫 CLOSURE
Oct 5, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 89
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited...
Jan 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (FRSA) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. Filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. Food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and Phorid flies.
Food c...
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BEL AIRE DINER in Old Astoria Hallets Point: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BEL AIRE DINER last inspected?
- BEL AIRE DINER was last inspected on March 31, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 68 points.
- What is BEL AIRE DINER's current health grade?
- BEL AIRE DINER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has BEL AIRE DINER been closed by NYC Health?
- BEL AIRE DINER has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BEL AIRE DINER had?
- BEL AIRE DINER has 10 health inspections on record from January 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at BEL AIRE DINER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BEL AIRE DINER was 89 points on October 5, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.